Catalyst 6880-X Switch Hardware Installation Guide - Cisco Catalyst 6880-X Hardware Installation Manual

Rack-Mounting the Chassis
• Positioned so approximately one half of the chassis protrudes in front of the rack:
Figure 15: Locations of Screw Holes for Alternate Chassis Installation Positions
1 Right L bracket already attached. When the
chassis is installed, the front of the chassis is
approximately flush with the front of the rack.
2 Left L bracket already attached. When the chassis
is installed, the front of the chassis is
approximately flush with the front of the rack.
Step 2 With a person standing at each side of the chassis, each person supports the chassis by placing one hand in
the handhold on the side of the chassis (see figure above) and using the other hand under the back of the
chassis for balance. Slowly lift the chassis together. Avoid sudden twists or moves to prevent injury.
Step 3 Rest the back end of the chassis on the rack-mount shelf and carefully slide the chassis into the rack until the
L brackets meet the front rails of the rack system.
Step 4
Locate the rack post holes that align with the chassis L bracket holes. If the rack post holes are prethreaded,
determine if the threads are 10-32 or 12-24. If the rack post holes are unthreaded, install eight or ten (four or
five on each side) either 10-32 or 12-24 clip or cage nuts over the rack post holes to accept the installation
screws.

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◦ Remove the screws in the L brackets.
◦ Reposition the L brackets to align with the second set of holes behind the holes where the L brackets
were originally installed (see figure below).
◦ Secure the brackets with the screws.
3 Screw holes for reattaching the L brackets. When
the chassis is installed, approximately one quarter
of it protrudes in front of the rack.
4 Screw holes for reattaching the L brackets. When
the chassis is installed, approximately one half
of it protrudes in front of the rack.
Installing the Switch
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